Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amanda Gist Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Amanda Gist Elementary School?
353 students attend Amanda Gist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Amanda Gist Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amanda Gist Elementary School?
Amanda Gist Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amanda Gist Elementary School offer ?
Amanda Gist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Amanda Gist Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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